How to pronounce apatheia
Say it like ap-uh-THEE-uh. Apatheia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THEE).
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- ap
- uh
- THEE
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Apatheia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- apGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- THEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of apatheia
American and British speakers say apatheia in essentially the same way: /ˌæpəˈθiə/ in the US and /ˌæpəˈθiːə/ in the UK.
British respelling: ap-uh-THEE-uh.
What does apatheia mean?
- A state of mind in Stoic philosophy in which one is free from emotional disturbance; the freedom from all passions.
Words that rhyme with apatheia
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Questions about saying apatheia
How do you pronounce apatheia?
Say ap-uh-THEE-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌæpəˈθiə/. In British English it is /ˌæpəˈθiːə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in apatheia?
Apatheia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THEE). Broken into parts: ap · uh · THEE · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say apatheia the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌæpəˈθiə/ and the British form is /ˌæpəˈθiːə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.